Europe
BMW's new 116d tops 53mpg, rivals hybrids
The 1-series has been a popular staple among premium small-car buyers in Europe for some time, but it has only hit the U.S. recently. The fun-to-drive and attractive compact has just gained a new sibling in the form of the 116d, powered by an efficient four-cylinder diesel. Unfortunately it's only...
WTO denies China's appeal on car part tariffs ruling
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has confirmed a ruling against China’s import tariffs on car parts in response to complaints from the U.S., Europe and Canada. By... December 16, 2008 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 2
China’s BYD first to market with mass-produced plug-in hybrid
Chinese manufacturer BYD is planning to have plug-in hybrid vehicles on sale in the U.S. within two years, with similar ambitions for the European market. The company took a... December 16, 2008 by Ralph Hanson 4
Nissan upgrades European GT-R along 'Series II' lines
Recent reports about the demise of launch control in Nissan's GT-R aside, the cars sold in the UK and Europe next year will be getting a range of upgrades as well. Those... December 8, 2008 by Kenneth Hall
EU reaches agreement on emissions reduction target
The European Union has reached an agreement on a greenhouse gas reduction program for new vehicles, announcing today that carmakers must cut their fleet-wide emissions levels... December 2, 2008 by Kenneth Hall 1
European Commission proposes €5 billion aid package for auto industry
The European Commission has reportedly given its stamp of approval to a large aid package to help the struggling European economy, with at least €5 billion earmarked... November 27, 2008 by Alex Kaufmann
HydroGen4 marks GM's first fuel-cell vehicle fleet test in Europe
Electric-powered vehicles are widely perceived to be the way forward for personal transport. Fuel-cell vehicles offer many advantages over traditional battery-based systems... November 26, 2008 by Nelson Ireson
Mercedes to include BLK SUV in upcoming B-Class
Earlier this year it was revealed that Mercedes-Benz was halting production of the current A-Class and B-Class after the current cycle and replacing the two aging models with... November 17, 2008 by Alex Kaufmann 3
Audi demonstrates inter-brand car-to-car networking in Germany
The second CAR2CAR Forum at a testing ground in Dudenhofen, Germany, was the site of a new step forward in vehicle-to-vehicle communications systems. Among several other... November 14, 2008 by Nelson Ireson 1
EU considering three year delay of 120g/km CO2 limit
The European Union is ready to abandon its long-established goal of cutting carbon dioxide limits for new vehicles to 120g/km by 2012. Under a proposal introduced during... November 3, 2008 by Kenneth Hall
EU considering incentive program to scrap older cars
The European commission put forward a proposal on Wednesday to introduce a scheme to offer motorists incentives to scrap their old cars in order to boost sales of new... October 30, 2008 by Alex Kaufmann 3
EU carmakers want $55 billion loan package
American carmakers recently secured a $25 billion loan guarantee from the federal government, and now their European counterparts are seeking the same sort of deal from the... October 3, 2008 by Nelson Ireson
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